WILLOWHERB CLOSE, WS5 4RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4RG

WILLOWHERB CLOSE, WS5 4RG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4RG, encompassing approximately 3642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4RG area, explore the WS5 4RG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS5 4RG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 2

WILLOWHERB CLOSE, WS5 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.14-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.12300.00%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.750.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.770.00%
Robbery42.470.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.47-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.22-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.39-31.25%
Public order33.020.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.14220.00%
Burglary34.390.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-40.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2950.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-50.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41-57.89%
Vehicle crime62.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.220.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 202316
November 20235
October 202310
September 202312
August 20238
July 202319

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Burdock Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Magnolia Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Avon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rosehip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hyacinth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Germander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pennyroyal Close
    Total1
    Robbery1